Head of Upper School - SEND

Head of Upper School - SEND School near Sevenoaks

Rebuilding Lives Through Education

An inspiring opportunity has arisen at a specialist SEND school near Sevenoaks for a passionate and experienced Head of Upper School. This leadership role is central to supporting students with diverse and complex social, emotional, and mental health needs, helping them thrive in a safe, structured, and nurturing environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the Upper School provision, including offsite education.
• Act as Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead, ensuring robust safeguarding practices.
• Champion positive behaviour and restorative approaches across the school.
• Mentor students with barriers to learning and promote the 4Rs: Respect, Relationships, Resilience, Responsibility.
• Collaborate with multi-agency teams, parents, and carers to support student progress.
• Oversee staff development, tutor programmes, and celebration events.
• Support transitions, post-16 pathways, and contribute to whole-school improvement.

What We're Looking For: A resilient, empathetic leader with experience in SEN and behaviour management, who thrives in a collaborative environment and is committed to making a lasting impact on young lives.

A full job description and person spec is available.